Liberal base ‘less than enthusiastic’ as Trudeau prepares to defend four-year record to ‘volatile electorate,’ say Grit insiders

The federal Liberals are heading into the next election with some members of the base feeling upset that the party hasn't recognized their efforts, while it has given special treatment to a few people with friends in the PMO, say Liberal insiders.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be leading his party into the October election to defend his party's four-year record before a volatile electorate.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

February 4, 2019

The federal Liberals made history by leaping from third place to winning a majority in 2015, but the upcoming October election will have totally different dynamics than the last time, including a volatile electorate, new party leaders and positions, and a lack of enthusiasm amongst some key players...

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